![]() Despite his obvious anxiety, Malik still manages to be the protagonist of the story, wading through magic, ancient beings, and necromancy like any other fantasy protagonist along with the added hardship of fighting his own mind. Malik often uses humor as a coping mechanism without acknowledging that’s what it is. Brown was able to portray an anxious character in a setting that lacked modern-day psychology. From needing the strap of his satchel to clutch when he’s nervous about having a complete panic attack in the middle of a crowd, Malik has most of the symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder.Ĭontemporary young adult novels often have main characters with mental health issues, but fantasy novels rarely do. Her male narrator, Malik, has extreme anxiety. ![]() However, Brown has also surpassed many other authors in her representation of mental illness. ![]() Brown’s A Song of Wraiths and Ruin has gained a lot of traction for the author’s brilliant writing, her use of African folk tales as inspiration, and an entire cast of African characters. ![]()
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